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Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 02:42 PM

I love Flagstaff but I sure do miss Oklahoma. The Football and the people.
I have seriously been thinking about this lately, even had a bad dream about it.
Discuss and advise.

1stTimeCaller

4/22/2006, 02:43 PM

by all means.

oumartin

4/22/2006, 02:44 PM

stay in flagstaff. come home to see the games

OUDoc

4/22/2006, 02:51 PM

Yes.

BajaOklahoma

4/22/2006, 02:55 PM

I will hate you if you do - I'll be jealous.

85Sooner

4/22/2006, 02:56 PM

I want to go back really bad. I think I'll move to north texas for a residence and live in Okla so I won't have to deal with the income tax.

soonerbrat

4/22/2006, 02:57 PM

if you had a dream about it, that means you are supposed to move back.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 02:58 PM

I need reasons, Doc.

I'll miss the Mountain and the pine trees.

1stTimeCaller

4/22/2006, 02:58 PM

I want to go back really bad. I think I'll move to north texas for a residence and live in Okla so I won't have to deal with the income tax.

If you live in OK and work in TX you still have to pay OK income tax

MamaMia

4/22/2006, 03:04 PM

I love Flagstaff but I sure do miss Oklahoma. The Football and the people.
I have seriously been thinking about this lately, even had a bad dream about it.
Discuss and advise.
I need to know what the dream was before I can give my opinion.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 03:05 PM

if you had a dream about it, that means you are supposed to move back.But the dream was bad, I didn't want to leave.
In the '80's in Oklahoma all I could think about was Arizona.

There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking

And please, no smartass suggest that I move halfway, Santa Rosa, NM.

oumartin

4/22/2006, 03:05 PM

If you live in OK and work in TX you still have to pay OK income tax

yeah, trust him on this one..
It happened to me as well.
I lived in Oklahoma and worked in kansas and went three years before Oklahoma informed me of my stupidity to the tune of 4 grand.

slickdawg

4/22/2006, 03:08 PM

Home is where the heart is.

Where's your heart? That'll answer the question for you.

Tailwind

4/22/2006, 03:14 PM

Home is where the heart is.

Where's your heart? That'll answer the question for you.
Good advice.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 03:20 PM

Home is where the heart is.

Where's your heart? That'll answer the question for you.
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/geographical/images/brownold.jpg
http://students.ou.edu/L/Derek.W.Looper-1/3043mythfolklore/images/stadium.jpg

My heart is divided.

oumartin

4/22/2006, 03:23 PM

oklahoma has football but the weather cannot compete.
football season is 7 home games a year at best.

GDC

4/22/2006, 03:24 PM

I only applied to three colleges, OU, NSU, and Northern Arizona, the last one just because I liked Flagstaff so much. I moved away from Oklahoma for almost 15 years, but I'm glad I'm back.

nmsoonergirl

4/22/2006, 03:30 PM

If you have family in Oklahoma, that'd tip the scales. Otherwise, spend a week in August in Oklahoma--if you can tolerate the weather and humidity for that week, you are probably meant to go back.

If all else fails, flip a coin. Seriously. I'm made quite a few important life decisions based on a coin flip, and they've all worked out well!

85Sooner

4/22/2006, 03:31 PM

If you live in OK and work in TX you still have to pay OK income tax

No! I said reside and work in texas and live in Oklahoma. They will have a hard time proving im not on vacation.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 03:31 PM

oklahoma has football but the weather cannot compete.
football season is 7 home games a year at best.Hell, I miss tornados.:eek:

oumartin

4/22/2006, 03:34 PM

there must be something wrong with yer noggin.
so, how many days have you had to put up with 30mph winds gusting over 50mph? we are on about 30 for the year here

slickdawg

4/22/2006, 03:35 PM

there must be something wrong with yer noggin.
so, how many days have you had to put up with 30mph winds gusting over 50mpg? we are on about 30 for the year here

Seriously fuel-efficient winds!

;)

oumartin

4/22/2006, 03:37 PM

dangit. i went back and erased it once to fix it and dang if i dent do the same thing.. thanks.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 03:43 PM

there must be something wrong with yer noggin.
so, how many days have you had to put up with 30mph winds gusting over 50mpg? we are on about 30 for the year hereI got news for you buddy. Flagstaff is windier than a green bean festival.

OK here is my decision.

I will hang in Flag for a while and visit The Sooner State in the fall. Everyone rag me to come in the fall. I plan to every year, but have you ever been to Flagstaff in the fall? It is damn nice. Aspens and such.

oumartin

4/22/2006, 03:44 PM

the wind in flagstaff will die down once you leave. :D

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 03:47 PM

the wind in flagstaff will die down once you leave. :D:D
It's hard to digest vegetables at the high elevation.

OUDoc

4/22/2006, 03:54 PM

Reasons:
The people.
I can drive to Norman in 30 minutes. I could go right now if I wanted and be back by dinner. :)
The weather actually changes. Frequently.
Low cost of living.
My family lives here.
You get OU football/basketball/baseball games televised/on radio, coaches shows, local TV and newspaper coverage.

Never been to Flagstaff so I don't know what that city's like.

sanantoniosooner

4/22/2006, 03:58 PM

If you have family in Oklahoma, that'd tip the scales.
That's what keeps me away.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 04:01 PM

That's what keeps me away.Me too.

Tailwind

4/22/2006, 04:11 PM

Flag, your pm box is full....can you call me @ work in a half hour?

Okla-homey

4/22/2006, 04:25 PM

spend a week in August in Oklahoma--if you can tolerate the weather and humidity for that week, you are probably meant to go back.

Anyone who thinks OK has a humidity problem needs to spend a little time in SEC country. When we lived in lower Alabama, we just took the clothes out of the washer and put them on from April 'til November -- because it didn't matter.;)

Best reason to comeback home to Oklahoma?...the people! Seriously. Greatest folks evar.

oumartin

4/22/2006, 04:29 PM

I couldn't stand the humidity in Tulsa. I'd die in the deep south.

slickdawg

4/22/2006, 04:31 PM

I couldn't stand the humidity in Tulsa. I'd die in the deep south.

Man, choo ain't got no stinkin' humidity!

Come down here, we got lots of it, 24x7x365

oumartin

4/22/2006, 04:33 PM

i know i know.
when i worked in coffeyville,ks I would change my work shirt every two hours and still would get sticky. I just can't imagine how people function down your way.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 04:34 PM

I used to live in Houston. Don't tell me about humidity.

Flagstaff is nice in that regard.

oumartin

4/22/2006, 04:35 PM

I guess you are either retired or filthy rich flag?
I mean you can just up and move?

slickdawg

4/22/2006, 04:35 PM

It's miserable.

During the fence thing, it was only in the low 80's, but the humidity killed me.
Torture. TORTURE!!!

Right after Katrina, that was pure misery, no electricity, no water,
highs in the mid 90's, and humidity of 144%

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 04:37 PM

I guess you are either retired or filthy rich flag?
I mean you can just up and move?I am working and filthy poor.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 04:40 PM

oumartin

4/22/2006, 04:43 PM

thats the smell I love flag..
course having worked in chemical plants since I was outta school thats what I'm used too.
nothing like smelling a little sulfur in the morning

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 04:49 PM

thats the smell I love flag..
course having worked in chemical plants since I was outta school thats what I'm used too.
nothing like smelling a little sulfur in the morningYou'd love my bathroom.:D

soonerhubs

4/22/2006, 04:52 PM

Flag, maybe we should just collaborate more road trips. I'll meet you in Gallup during the fall. :)

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 04:55 PM

Flag, maybe we should just collaborate more road trips. I'll meet you in Gallup during the fall. :)That sounds cool.
Gallup is the armpit of the world.:D

soonerhubs

4/22/2006, 04:58 PM

That sounds cool.
Gallup is the armpit of the world.:D
I have to agree with that 100%, Maybe I'll just straight shot throught MOnument Valley and We'll meet in like Holbrook or Lupton

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 05:02 PM

Where in Utah are you at?

soonerhubs

4/22/2006, 05:05 PM

30 minutes NOrth of SLC. Called Ogden. AKA: Ghetto of Utah. ;)

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 05:15 PM

You would be better to come down I-15 and then 89A. Ogden aint that bad. That area south of SLC by Lake Utah is the Houston of the Rockies.

soonerhubs

4/22/2006, 05:19 PM

Yep, south of SLC, is where there are more Mormons than you can shake a stick at. On our oklahoma trips we take Highway 6 and the old highway 666 through Cortez.

MamaMia

4/22/2006, 05:35 PM

That sounds cool.
Gallup is the armpit of the world.:DThat is so true. The hubby and I stayed there on our way to the Rose Bowl. We vowed to never do that again! The next time we play in the Rose Bowl, we plan to stay in Albuquerque and then Flagstaff on our way.

Flag, if you are happy there then you should stay. You could come and visit. My husband and I stayed in Oklahoma soley because of family and then almost everyone but two of our own kids have moved away to greener pastures. :D

Now we're here going broke because the economy and population cant support as many dentists as OU is graduating. We have 10 right here in this little town. I love Oklahoma but believe me, if we had the money to move I would be calling Mayflower in a heartbeat. :)

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 05:40 PM

Yep, south of SLC, is where there are more Mormons than you can shake a stick at. On our oklahoma trips we take Highway 6 and the old highway 666 through Cortez.That's some pretty country.

Flagstaffsooner

4/22/2006, 05:42 PM

That is so true. The hubby and I stayed there on our way to the Rose Bowl. We vowed to never do that again! The next time we play in the Rose Bowl, we plan to stay in Albuquerque and then Flagstaff on our way.

:)Glendale in January sweetheart.

StoopTroup

4/22/2006, 05:49 PM

We have the lotto, Indian Casinos, Pro Basketball (OKC), Fishing, Hunting, You can drive to Sooner away games, liquor is cheap, our women wear shoes unlike those floosies to the south of us, good place to enjoy the 8th National Championship...

MamaMia

4/22/2006, 05:51 PM

Glendale in January sweetheart.
Where is Glendale?

olevetonahill

4/22/2006, 07:06 PM

Yep get ur azz Home , If ya wanta see a tree I got some . If ya wanta see a hill Im on one , If ya wanta see a lake , Thats around the corner . Now none of this is as nice lookin as what you posted , But hell Its here in Okalhoma . Nuff said ;)

oumartin

4/22/2006, 07:08 PM

may i recommend staying on Central when you visit Alb.

Its full of culture

OUinFLA

4/22/2006, 07:15 PM

You'd love my bathroom.:D

YMSS....

I guess Florida is out of the question?

Oh, yeah, the humidity. Would you pansies quit whinning about how much humidity you have in your "northern" locations!
July, Aug, Sept down here ...............better bring your snorkle.

olevetonahill

4/22/2006, 07:18 PM

YMSS....

I guess Florida is out of the question?

Oh, yeah, the humidity. Would you pansies quit whinning about how much humidity you have in your "northern" locations!
July, Aug, Sept down here ...............better bring your snorkle. Plus your anti aircraft weapons for the skeeters
Fixed that for ya Bro ;)

IB4OU2

4/22/2006, 08:12 PM

I lived in Park City Utah for a while, Florence Oregon, and Clearwater Fla. I could have spent my entire life in one those places but the first opportunity I had I moved back to Oklahoma. There's nothing like the people, the country, the towns and our football.....:D

BOOMERBRADLEY

4/22/2006, 08:33 PM

YMSS....

I guess Florida is out of the question?

Oh, yeah, the humidity. Would you pansies quit whinning about how much humidity you have in your "northern" locations!
July, Aug, Sept down here ...............better bring your snorkle.

O yeah by the way man....

As you can see under my avatar I took a job with the Hartford in Connecticut so no Florida for at least a couple of years maybe 3.

King Crimson

4/22/2006, 08:44 PM

I, myself, am thinking about a career change just to live in Norman (where i grew up) and be closer to my incorrigible family. nobody is getting any younger.